Communities of Practice
The 2018 ACM Faculty Career Enhancement (FaCE) Conference in September focused on communities of practice. At the conference, participants looked at concepts that go to the heart of what we do as faculty: excellent teaching to promote engaged learning.
Fellows Program Annual Summit
Graduate School Exploration Fellowship students, ACM-Mellon faculty fellows, and mentors gathered in Chicago August 13-16 for workshops, research presentations, and networking.
Congratulations to 2018 All Tournament Volleyball Players
Students from Beloit, Carleton, Lake Forest, Lawrence, Luther, Macalester, Ripon, and St. Olaf were among women deemed to have performed the best during the three days of play during the Septmember competition at Lawrence University.
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Faculty and Staff Conferences, Workshops, and Meetings
ACM grant-funded programs offer an array of conferences and workshops, grants for faculty-designed projects, and seminars to support faculty and staff in teaching, research, and service.
Whether it's a visiting faculty position in Shanghai or a visit to an off-campus program site in Costa Rica, ACM leverages its connections around the world to offer professional development activities.
Administrative leaders, staff, and faculty from ACM colleges meet regularly to share information, create networks, and address common concerns of residential, liberal arts colleges.
Upcoming Faculty and Staff Meetings
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ACM Advisory Board of Deans Meeting
March 26–27, 2020
Chicago, Illinois
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ACM Board of Directors meeting
April 21–22, 2020
Chicago, Illinois
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ACM Advisory Board of Deans Meeting
June 17–18, 2020, 6–3 pm
ACM Office, Chicago, IL
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ACM Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, and Career Development Conference
July 23–24, 2020
Carleton College and St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
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Student Activities and Events
Research Fellowships
Graduate School Exploration Fellowships (GSEF) offer mentoring and summer research opportunities at major universities to students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in careers as professors in the humanities and arts.
ACM Athletic Tournaments
Athletic ties among ACM member institutions stretch back more than 90 years. Building on this tradition, athletic directors of the ACM colleges organize an ongoing schedule of athletic tournaments in selected sports.
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The ACM consortial office in downtown Chicago has several meeting spaces available. Groups and individuals from the ACM colleges are welcome to use the space, subject to availability, usually with no rental fee. Learn more »